Higher-Education Technology News

All news articles from the CT editorial team, in chronological order.


Optoma To Roll Out High-Light-Ouptut Projectors for Large Venues

Optoma has introduced its first 7,000 lumen projector, the EH7700, along with a 6,000 lumen (X605) and two 5,000 lumen projectors (EH505, W505) as the company sets its sights on the large venue projector market.

BenQ Rolls Out Short-Throw Projectors, Interactive Wall Displays

BenQ is expanding its lineup of energy-efficient short-throw projectors. The company has also debuted new interactive wall displays and an enhanced version of its "SmartEco" technology this week at the InfoComm 2013 conference taking place in Orlando, FL.

Christie Intros Mobile Projector Control App

At the InfoComm 2013 conference taking place in Orlando, FL this week, Christie previewed a new app for iOS devices that will allow users to control, monitor, and manage their installation projectors.

Ricoh Launches Projection Systems for Schools

Ricoh Americas has released two new short-throw projection systems designed for schools.



Cooper Roam Secure Alert Network Connects to FEMA Alert Systems

Cooper Notification is adding the ability to connect to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Wireless Emergency Alert system and Emergency Alert System through the company's mass notification system, the Roam Secure Alert Network.

Video Capture Platform Gets Enhanced Integration with Canvas LMS

Video capture and management provider Panopto has enhanced its integration with Instructure's Canvas learning management system with the intent of enhancing ease-of-use for students, teachers, and IT administrators who use video capture and streaming.

Clicker Price Bar Lowered to $10

Turning Technologies has debuted a new classroom clicker with a price point of $9.95 per unit.

Regis College Deploys Campus-Wide Wireless for Classroom Without Walls

Regis College has completed the implementation of a campus-wide wireless local area network (LAN) to support its large-scale iPad initiative and "classroom without walls" philosophy.

Milwaukee School of Engineering Addresses Digital Asset Disarray

The Milwaukee School of Engineering had a problem: too many photos with no easy way to search them, and an ever-growing image database in disarray.

Bournemouth U Consolidates Systems with IT Service Automation Suite

Bournemouth University has consolidated numerous IT systems to increase automation and provide a self-service option for faculty, staff, and students.